Aaron, Hank

Born into humble circumstances on February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, Henry Louis 'Hank' Aaron ascended the ranks of the Negro Leagues to become a major league baseball icon. Aaron played 23 years as an outfielder for the Atlanta Braves, during whi...ch time he broke many of baseball's most distinguished records, including most career home runs (755)--a record that stood for more than two decades. In this video clip, learn more about Hank Aaron. (5:09)[more]

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